Shadow
Eden is a three piece band from Lindenhurst, New York that is formed a while ago
by ex-Lazarus guitar player Dave Mercado. Lazarus was a brilliant US Power Metal
band and to make up your mind on their album “Episode One”, check out THIS
link. Lazarus is no longer active but the great news is that ex-members Ron
Percelli (bass) and Dave Mercado (guitars) are still good friends nowadays –
they even work together on regular times. Ron formed his own project called
Desdemon – as for David Mercado, I'm proud to spread the word of his new
project called Shadow Eden! A very first EP loaded with six songs is available
now via: www.shadoweden.net
better check this homepage, especially is you’re hooked on full instrumental
compositions.

I'm
convinced about the fact Dave Mercado is a world class guitarist – magical
tricks are hidden deep within his fingertips. He stole my attention in times of
the band Lazarus where he played with technical power, melody and elegance…
with one hand in its pocket he served loads of outstanding guitar tricks. For
sure, Dave’s a natural born shred guitar wonder – Power Metal he offered
with his former band Lazarus – his new project Shadow Eden brings on something
totally different. Nothing but instrumental works added to the debut EP, all
those longing for pure technical tracks ranging from guitar driven Progressive
Rock / Metal to more Fusion, kinda funky or jazzy elements are audible. Damn
right you gotta be very top notch skilled to let it all be done in a successful
mode… like Shadow Eden does!

Take
a good listen to both bass and drum lines I can only be extremely satisfied.
Kenny Weydener is able to let speak his bass guitar while delivering the most
well-lookedtactics – people always have the intention not to take care of the bass
moves, just like they gives a damn about but to me – it’s very important to
have a bass player in charge who knows how to handle this instrument as it
should be. Wanna hear a demonstration or an example what a world class bassist
is all about? Check out Kenny from Shadow Eden! The band’s drummer named Kenny
Lane helps you out if you don’t know the real meaning of highly appreciating
and full technical drumworks!

Endorsed
by Charvel
guitars,
Morley
pedals
, Dave Mercado’s method of guitar picking pleases me completely – especially
when his guitar starts to scream and roar in a more Metal way, blood runs
through my veins like a bullet from a loaded shotgun. Yeah right, I'm addicted
to Shred Guitar tactics! On the CD quite a lot Fusion elements are present which
is not that pleasant for me. The players deliver an outstanding job one by one
– unfortunately those Fusion moves aren’t able to spoil my ears. But there
is enough for me to enjoy while playing the entire debut effort from Shadow
Eden, let that be clear. An instrumental album made for those on the hunt for
something really technical minded. Worth to check out for sure at: www.shadoweden.net
/http://www.myspace.com/shadoweden